Et Al; There have been a few mentions of the terms "basic" and "advanced" during this thread. We should 'all' keep in mind that something we are familiar with and comfortable doing is "basic" to us, however that which we are not familiar with or comfortable doing is "advanced" to us. "Basic" and "advanced" techniques vary from tech to tech with some being well versed in some areas and some well versed in others. Thing is, 'both' have areas they are not comfortable with. I have discovered over the years that listening to 'different' techs or 'newbies' that are outside of my normal scope of contact has ALWAYS been beneficial in some way. Even if the benefit is to reinforce my determination never to do that particular thingee that way :-) There are no dumb questions, at least none that haven't been asked by 'all' of us at one time. By all means do contribute to the list...the value is as much in the discussion of differing points of view/techniques as in any answers that 'may' be forthcoming. Remember your "basic" could be "advanced" for a tech that has been in the business full time for 25 years :-) Another view. Jim Bryant (FL)
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